Dalai Lama congratulates new President of Ireland Catherine Connolly
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 12: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his warm congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her election as the President of Ireland, expressing confidence that her long years of public service will guide her leadership during a time of global challenges. “Your many years’ experience in public service will […]
Prague celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Václav Havel’s legacy in joint tribute gala
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 12: The Czech capital celebrated the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the enduring friendship he shared with the late Czech President Václav Havel at a gala event titled “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89” held Tuesday at Prague’s historic Vinohradské Divadlo. The event honoured their shared moral and spiritual legacy, […]
Tibetan activist Chemi Lhamo elected spokesperson of World Liberty Congress
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 11: Tibetan-Canadian activist and human rights advocate Chemi Lhamo has been elected as the spokesperson of the World Liberty Congress (WLC) at its second General Assembly held in Berlin, which brought together over 180 delegates and democracy activists from more than 60 autocratically ruled countries. The World Liberty Congress, a global […]
Czech President Petr Pavel to co-patron Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 10: Czech President Petr Pavel will co-patron a special gala evening in Prague on November 11 to honour the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The event will also commemorate the 89th birthday of the Czech’s late first president, Václav Havel. Earlier in the summer, President Pavel met with […]
Opinion: Charter vs Time
Tenzin Cheme The intent of this commentary on the Charter of the Tibetans in Exile is to highlight inconsistencies in its present framework and perhaps inspire broader calls for reforms that advance equitable and balanced representation. As outlined by the Tibetan Election Commission, the Charter of the Tibetans in Exile is “Based on the spirit […]
CTA Election Commission extends voter registration deadline until November 30
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 7: The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has announced an extension of the voter registration deadline for the upcoming elections of the President and the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile until November 30, 2025, following multiple appeals from Tibetan settlements and local election offices across […]
Switzerland’s ‘Rendez-vous Bundesplatz’ light show drops Tibet for being ‘too political’
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 7: The 15th edition of the “Rendez-vous Bundesplatz” light show, titled “Voyage,” currently lighting up the facade of Switzerland’s Federal Palace in Bern, has come under scrutiny after organizers dropped a planned projection of Tibet following intervention from the Swiss Parliamentary Services. The segment depicting Tibet’s scenic beauty was reportedly removed on the grounds that […]
Tibetan-origin Aftab Pureval re-elected as Cincinnati Mayor for second term
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 6: Tibetan-origin American politician Aftab Karma Singh Pureval has been re-elected as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, securing a decisive second term after defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman, half-brother of US Vice President JD Vance, in Tuesday’s general election. According to reports, the Democratic incumbent won by a landslide, claiming nearly […]
NED honours imprisoned 11th Panchen Lama with Democracy Service Medal
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 5: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) presented its 2025 Democracy Service Medal to Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, whose enforced disappearance by Chinese authorities in 1995 remains one of the most enduring symbols of religious repression in Tibet. The medal was accepted on his behalf by Zeekyab Rinpoche, […]
Pioneering Tibetan IT outfit launches ‘Monlam Think’, claims it outperformed global AI models in Tibetan language
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 4: The Monlam Tibetan IT Research Center, a pioneering developer of Tibetan educational software, on Monday unveiled four major digital tools at the 2025 Monlam Manifestation ceremony held at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala. Among them, the newly upgraded “Monlam Think”, an updated version of Monlam Melong (Mirror), has […]